CPI-M veteran leader V S Achuthanandan initiating a child into the world of letters at the ‘Vidyarambham ceremony, which marks the culmination of the nine-day navaratri festival, is considered an auspicious occasion for children being introduced to learning in Kerala, in Thiruvananthapuram.

Legendary playback singer Dr K.J. Yesudas initiating children to their first lessons in Carnatic music at the Vidyarambham ceremonies, which marks the culmination of the nine-day navaratri festival, is considered an auspicious occasion for children being introduced to learning in Kerala, in Thiruvananthapuram.